Monogram affixing device



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A @541 4rr0kA/n Patented May 1942 MONOGRAM AFFIX IN G DEVICE Israel Otnow, New York, N. Y., ass'ignor to Durlacher & Company, Incorporated, New York, N. Y., a corporation of New York Application March 21, 1941, Serial No. 384,465

1 Claim.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in heating devices, and relates more particularly to a novel apparatus designed primarily for affixing initials and other monograms to scarfs, handkerchiefs, and the like.

There has been a growing demand for personalized articles such as scarfs having the initials or the full name of the owner inscribed thereon in some fashion, and whereas the usual practice has been for the purchaser to order a specific article and request the initials to be embroidered or otherwise formed thereon after the purchase, such method does not suit modern demands for speed and efficiency. In other words, the purchaser desires to select the article in the store, have the initials aifixed thereto in a few seconds, and walk out with the finished article.

By applying a particular type of thermo-plastic cement to the rear surface of a monogram and allowing the same to dry, the monogram may be thereafter placed on the scarf or other article, heat applied, as by an electric iron, and the monogram is instantaneously and permanently secured to the article.

The principal object of the present invention is to provide an improved type of heating apparatus for this particular purpose; thus eliminating the use of electric irons and other similar devices which cause fire hazards when employed by the general run of inexperienced clerks in 5 and cent stores, the apparatus in this respect constituting a complete ironing unit comprising iron and ironing board which will occupy a minimum amount of space.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a novel device of this character which will cause the initial, monogram, or other indicia, to become afl'ixed to the scarf within a few seconds, and which is safe in operation. A further object of the invention is the provision of an improved apparatus wherein the heating element is disposed within a hinged structure having means for supporting the structure in an elevated position when not in use, thus permitting the cooperating base portion to cool between pressing operations.

Yet another object of the invention is the provision of an improved heating device wherein the handle on the hinged heating element is so positioned as to avoid the possibility of the operator suffering the discomfort of overheating the hands during relative continuous operation.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be hereinafter specifically pointed out or will become apparent as the specification proceeds.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof.

Fig. 3 is a front elevation, partially in section, of the structure shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

Fig. 4 is a broken top plan view showing a modified construction of thepivotal support for the heating element. 1

Figs. 5 and 6 show further details of the medified construction of the device- The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a generally rectangular base member l0 which may be formed of wood or any other suitable material, the upper surface of the base being recessed, as shown at l I, to receive a sheet l2 of asbestos or other heat-insulating material, a rectangular metallic plate l3 being positioned above the asbestos sheet and being secured to the base by means of screws M. In some instances, the heat-insulating layer l2 may be eliminated, although it is normally desirable to provide this sheet for safety purposes.

Inasmuch as a device of this general character is frequently moved from place to place, it is not always expedient to securethe base to a table or other supporting element by screws or the like, and in order to give additional support to the device when it is not so secured the base Iii is preferably extended beyond plate l3 at both ends of the device, as shown at I6 and I1. These extension portions are formed with suitable spaced apertures l8 which may receive screws, bolts, or the like, in case it is desired to secure the device to a table or other working surface.

The heating element or iron 20 includes a base portion 2| comprising a heat transfer surface and being preferably formed from a relatively thick metal casting. On the upper surface of this portion a substantially rectangular housing 22 is secured, the heating coils (not shown) being positioned within such housing. A thermostat or other heat-responsive. element 24 is positioned in a suitable aperture in the upper surface of the housing 22, and a sight opening or window 25 is located adjacent to the forward end of such housing. If desired, the upper surface of the housing may be decorated by means of transverse recesses 26 or otherwise. Contact pins 21 are suitably mounted at the rear end of heating element 20.

The device is pivotally mounted by means of a substantially U shaped bracket 28 comprising an elongated base portion 29 and upright portions 30 at each end thereof. An elongated metallic In the modified form of the invention shown Figs. 4, 5 and 6, the bracket 28 is formed as in 1' the preferred embodiment, with the elongated base portion 29 secured to extension"portioni.,| 1"

metal, the upper one constituting the work re ceiving surface, the several plates being supported in their spaced relationship by means of short legs or bushings, such legs extending below the lowermost plate. The passage of air through the intermediate spaces will have a definite cooling effect upon the base structure. The base structure may be otherwise modified to omit the metallic plate entirely, since any other material may be employed for the work receiving surface which may be covered with fabric or not, as desired.

By employing a device of the character described, it will be apparent that no ironing action is-required to cause the monogram to become adof base member Ill. In this case, howeve'nelon gated arm designated as 42 secured toheating element 20 is formed with an elongated aperture 43 instead of the circular apertureof the preferred embodiment. A substantially U shaped support 45 is welded or otherwise secured to the upright portion30. of bracket 28, the arms 46 of member 45 extendingoutwardly just beyond the outer surface of strip 42.

Thus it will be seen that the heating element may be moved up and down on its pivotal sup port during continuous operation, although when notinuse the element-maybe disposed in the raised position shown in Fig. 6 wherein the lower terminals of arms 42 are supported by arms 45 of U shaped supports 45. When the iron is to be lowered the handle is grasped and moved upwardly a sufficient distance o free the lower ends of arm 42 from supports 45, at which time it may be lowered.

Inasmuch as the combined thickness of the scarf an'd of the initial or othermonogram does not vary greatly, no particularadjustment of the heatin element or iron relative to base I3 is required. In the event, however, that a relatively thicker material is to be regularly pressed, a strip of metal or other material of predetermined thickness may be inserted between horizontal portion 29 of support 28 and the base.

In the event that the device is to have relatively continuous operation for long, periods, it may be desirable to modify the base structure by eliminating the wood base Ill and providing a plurality of spaced horizontal plates-formed from sheet hesi'vely afiixed to the scarf or other object. ;Moreover, by employing the proper length of time for application of heat all danger of buming the material is eliminated.

, What I claim is:

In a heating device for securing monograms or the like to articles of fabric,.the combination of anelongated base structure, a plate forming a work-receiving surface mounted on the upper surfaceithereof, a pivoted heating element comprising a fiat plate forming a heat transfer surface adapted to be lowered into engagement with the work on thework-receiving surface, a housing'mounted on thejflat plate and a heating coil positioned within the housing inheat-conducting relation to the flat plate, supporting means for the heating element comprising elongated arms secured along each longitudinal edge of the element and extending beyond the opposite end portions thereof, a handle secured between the ISRAEL OTNOW. 

